With the many restrictions around excursions and remote learning for many of our students due to COVID-19, our students have not been able to take part in their regular Service Learning program by assisting with the weekly delivery of Meals and Wheels to members of our community.

With the inability of students to help out, last week saw some of the St Joeys staff volunteer in place of our students to deliver meals throughout the week.

“It was a great opportunity for our staff to live the Mercy values and be a role model to our students in the community.  I enjoyed seeing and experiencing what the kids do each term when they participate and I now know why so many of them want to do it again and are keen to step up if we are short of numbers” - Megan Mahoney, Assistant to the Principal Formation & Identity who helped co-ordinate the volunteers from the school.

“As a teacher it was a privilege to be able to step into the shoes of some of our secondary students and participate in the Meals on Wheels program. Our students are usually the ones contributing to this worthwhile service. Meeting members of our Stanthorpe community was a bonus and we made many new links to our school as we encountered grandparents and family friends along the way.” – Amanda Thompson, Year 6 teacher.

Approximately ten clients were delivered meals. By delivering meals you bring nutritious food and a friendly visit to those special members of our communities.  Anyone can deliver meals, and it’s a great volunteer opportunity for families and teams of employees, as well.